Atrial fibrillation associated with neostigmine administration in three cows.
Three cattle with gastrointestinal disease were given neostigmine as part of the treatment for postsurgical ileus. All 3 cattle developed atrial fibrillation either before or during neostigmine administration, and 2 converted to normal sinus rhythm after cessation of treatment.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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Freeman
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Hoffsis
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St Jean
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D000818:Animals; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D009388:Neostigmine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary
D009388:Neostigmine